An Unforgettable Motivational Speaker

As a four-time cancer survivor and recent heart transplant recipient, Kyle Garlett inspires audiences everywhere with his amazing story of survival against all odds. A noted keynote and seminar speaker, he literally has touched the lives of uncountable thousands -- encouraging them to achieve, sacrifice, and live life joyfully through perspective and purpose.

"I refuse to live each day like it might be my last. I prefer to savor each moment as if it's my first."

-Kyle Garlett

Kyle during his bone marrow transplant - April, 1995
Kyle during his bone marrow transplant - April, 1995

Kyle regularly works as a motivational speaker and fundraiser for cancer research

A motivational speaker who expertly injects humor into even the difficult or daunting, Kyle helps people to:

Tap into their inner fire

Seize the moment of success

Never give up the fight, no matter the odds

Seek the support and strength of others

Treat failure like a new beginning

Always keep at least one eye firmly fixed on what's good and beautiful

Inspiration for Millions

Kyle's incredible story, resultant attitude, and impassioned work as a motivational speaker are so compelling that he and his fiancée were selected from a nationwide search to be the featured couple on ABC's special premiere of its newest show --Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition.

Millions of viewers witnessed Kyle's ongoing courage and resilience and were infected by his inspiring perspective on life.

Musical legend Liza Minnelli was so touched by Kyle's story that she performed at Kyle and Carrie's wedding reception absolutely free of charge, and celebrity choreographer Cris Judd gave Kyle a complimentary pre-wedding dance lesson.

"Kyle is an inspiration, simply an amazing man."

- Cris Judd
Celebrity Choreographer

Kyle carrying the Salt Lake City Olympic torch in Los Angeles - January, 2002
Kyle carrying the Salt Lake City Olympic torch in Los Angeles - January, 2002

Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition featuring Kyle and his new wife Carrie - May, 2005
Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition featuring Kyle and his new wife Carrie - May, 2005